How to treat dog mites to get better

Dog mites can be divided into itchy mites, mange mites, and demodectic mites. Different mites require different treatment methods, accurate diagnosis, timely medication, and accurate medication use are all preconditions for treating mites. The living environment should be disinfected regularly, especially the dog's bedding.

Itchy mites, also known as ear mites, usually infect the ears of dogs. After infection, symptoms often include shaking their heads and scratching their ears, with a significant increase in ear secretions that are usually dry. Itchy mite infections often occur along with fungal infections, and visible mites can be seen under hospital microscopy. In this case, daily cleaning and medication are required, followed by follow-up examinations based on the specific situation of ear secretions. Once the condition improves, the frequency of cleaning can be reduced.

Mange mites and demodectic mites mainly infect the skin, with severe itching, local hair loss, and redness and swelling. Demodectic mite infections have a distinct smell. Treating mange mites is relatively simple; just follow the doctor's advice to take medication and injections on time, and ensure proper environmental disinfection and purification. Normally, this shouldn't cause too many problems. However, treating demodectic mites is more challenging. First, the detection rate of demodectic mites is very low, and the treatment cycle is extremely long, with a latency period. Many owners stop using medication when the condition improves slightly, resulting in repeated infections. Therefore, treating demodectic mites requires perseverance from the owner; it is not advisable to quit halfway through the treatment.